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Local authority

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Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Local authority

GOV.UK

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Care and Support Statutory Guidance, Annex J (Glossary)

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An administrative unit of local government.
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Definition in Statutory Guidance

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Local authority

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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice

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In the deprivation of liberty safeguards context, the local council responsible for social services in any particular area of the country.
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Data descriptor

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Local authority

Digitising Social Care

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Digitising Social Care Glossary, v0.0.3

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The details of the Local Authority that is responsible for providing care and support to the person
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